Shira Isenberg

Shira Isenberg is a registered dietitian and writer with a private nutrition practice in Nashville, Tennessee. She has a master’s degree in public health nutrition from Hunter College in New York.

Weighing In on Obesity in the Frum Community

by Shira Isenberg | March 29, 2013 in Wellness Report

Can We Create a More Health-Oriented and Less Food-Centric Culture? Q: Does being frum put one at greater risk of obesity? A: When it comes to religion and health, there’s an odd paradox. Religion… Read more

Shabbat Menu Makeover

by Shira Isenberg | March 29, 2013 in Wellness Report

How you can have an elegant and delicious Shabbat meal without sacrificing your waistline Q: How can I make healthier choices on Shabbat without feeling like I’m eating “diet foods”? A: As Orthodox… Read more

Is Pesach Cleaning Hazardous to Your Health?

by Shira Isenberg | March 4, 2013 in Passover

Q: My asthmatic husband constantly complains about the “poisonous” sprays and cleaning products I use to clean our home. Do they really pose a danger? A: This question is especially pertinent now,… Read more

Pesach Dieters, Take Note: You Can Have Your Potato—and Eat It, Too!

by Shira Isenberg | March 3, 2013 in Passover

Q: Potatoes, potatoes and more potatoes … with all these carbs, it’s no wonder I gain a pound for every day of Pesach—and the week before, too! How can I avoid overdoing the carbs? A: As a long-time… Read more

Drink to Your. . . Health?

by Shira Isenberg | March 1, 2013 in Passover

Q: With conflicting information about alcohol—it’s healthy, it’s harmful—I’m nervous about drinking the arba kosot on Seder night. Can you clarify whether it’s safe to drink and tell me how much is… Read more

Winter Workout

by Shira Isenberg | December 5, 2012 in Wellness Report

Q: As a frum woman, I find it challenging to exercise year-round, but especially in the winter. What are some good ways to stay active when it’s cold outside? A: I’m sure you lead a hectic life with… Read more

Getting the Nutrients You Need

by Shira Isenberg | December 7, 2011 in Health

Q: As someone who follows a kosher diet, I want to know, are there any vitamins and minerals that I should take? A: There is nothing inherent in a Torah lifestyle that would preclude following a… Read more

A Few Fasting Fixes

by Shira Isenberg | September 18, 2011 in Wellness Report

Q: I always feel weak when I fast—and I get a headache halfway through the day. Can you share any nutrition tips to help me feel better this Yom Kippur? A: The bad news first. When you deprive your… Read more

Taking Chanukah to Heart

by Shira Isenberg | November 6, 2010 in Chanukah

Q: In light of all the oily food I’ll be consuming over Chanukah, can you explain how oils can be healthy if they contain so much fat? A: Ah, Chanukah, the Festival of Oil—I mean, Light. Because oil… Read more

A Kiddush Conundrum

by Shira Isenberg | October 29, 2010 in Wellness Report

Q: I am always at a loss trying to find something reasonably healthy to eat at our shul’s weekly kiddush. What do you suggest to improve kiddush fare? A: When I think of a typical kiddush, the… Read more

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